A patient has just returned to the nursing unit after having a renal biopsy. When planning the patient's care, which instruction will most likely be included?
a. The patient will remain NPO for the first 4 hours after the procedure.
b. Any postprocedure hematuria should be reported to the primary care provider.
c. Hematuria in the days following the pro-cedure is expected.
d. The patient should remain flat in bed for at least 6 hours after the procedure.
D
Postprocedure care for the patient who has undergone a renal biopsy will include activity limita-tions. The patient must lie on the back for 6 to 24 hours (time varies according to facility proto-cols and physician orders), avoid activities that increase abdominal pressure (e.g., sneezing, laughing), and expect that urine will have blood for the first 24 hours. Oral intake is encouraged. The patient should drink 3000 mL of fluid to flush the urinary system (unless otherwise con-traindicated). Once home, the patient should report fever, dysuria, and malaise.
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